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On Friday, June 5, local real estate brokers from Bend and Redmond will trade their usual workday for a day of service as part of Windermere Real Estate’s 42nd Annual Community Service Day. As part of this longstanding company tradition, they will volunteer in support of Family Kitchen and Every Child Central Oregon.  Across the […]

Save the date for the Sunriver Art Fair: August 7 – 9. The art fair, held outdoors in the Village at Sunriver,  is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event. The fair is a favorite for local Sunriver and Central Oregon residents, as well as summertime visitors. The art fair jury selected more […]

The Lifestyle Whether influenced by the popular television series, “Yellowstone,” or a need to get back to the basics, Cowboy Culture is seeing a revival throughout the U.S. In an ultra-automated world that moves at break-neck speed, people are craving the need to unplug as Western traditions of owning land and being self-sufficient have taken […]

The warm days are back, and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and explorers of all ages can sign up for the free Summer with the Library program. Then, start reading and take on fun challenges all summer long. Keep track of your reading and activities to earn a free book. Join us […]

Pahlisch Homes is proud to recognize the homeowners of Collier for coming together in a powerful display of community care, wildfire awareness, and neighborly action during a recent Firewise cleanup event. What began as a practical effort to reduce fire fuel in common areas became something much more meaningful. It became a reminder that strong […]

Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will implement service updates beginning Monday, June 15, including modifications to Redmond’s A and B Flex routes, additional service runs on Routes 22 and 24, expanded transit connections between Redmond, Bend, and Madras to improve commuter transfers, and the addition of a new stop serving […]

Merryweather Home and Gift Design will host “Sip, Shop & Nosh Presented by Merryweather” on Tuesday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its showroom in Bend’s historic Box Factory district. The community fundraising event will benefit Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and support mental health, substance use treatment, and recovery services for youth and […]

Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) is thrilled to present Broadway and Disney hit “Frozen” June 19-28 at Ridgeview High School. OPA’s Brava cast will bring the magic of the enchanting story of sisterhood, courage and love to life with all the pomp and splendor you’d expect from Disney and OPA, with full orchestra, high energy dance, […]

The City of Bend and local water providers Avion Water Co. and Roats Water System are alerting customers of increasing strain on our water systems as drought conditions worsen in Central Oregon this summer. With a dry winter behind us and irrigation season beginning, outdoor water use is placing significant pressure on community water systems. […]

High Desert Chamber Music’s 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will conclude in June with the New York-based Tekalli Duo. This dynamic sibling violin and piano duo captivates audiences by their technical mastery as well as their shared musical intuition. As The Examiner raves, “The Tekalli Duo are bonded […]